ActiveCap is a mid-market private equity firm based in Lisbon, Portugal, specialising in growth capital, private credit, and special situations investments. Established in 2018, ActiveCap focuses on supporting the expansion, transformation, and resilience of Portuguese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with strong fundamentals and ambitious growth plans.

We offer dedicated investment vehicles for growth, research and development, credit, and special situations—including restructurings and operational improvements. This flexible approach allows us to tailor both equity and credit solutions to each company’s unique context, whether accelerating organic growth, supporting strategic acquisitions, enabling business turnarounds, or facilitating ownership transitions.

We work in close partnership with management teams and shareholders to ensure alignment of interests and to deliver hands-on support, combining human and financial capital to drive sustainable value creation. With over 60 years of combined experience across private equity, credit, and investment banking, our executive team brings a strong track record of helping companies navigate challenges, capture new opportunities, and compete on a global stage.

ActiveCap is committed to responsible investment and long-term impact, aiming to be the preferred partner for Portugal’s next generation of leading businesses.

Venture Capital

Investment Management

Credit

Consulting

ActiveCap - Capital Partners, SCR, S.A.

ActiveCap - Capital Partners, SCR, S.A.'s headquarters in Lisboa, Portugal

This department manages financial planning, analysis, and reporting to ensure the organization meets its financial goals.

Finance Department

Growth Capital

This department focuses on evaluating investment opportunities and analyzing financial performance in the private equity sector.

Investment Analysis

At ActiveCap, our special situations strategy focuses on investing in companies undergoing significant transition or distress. We provide flexible capital and hands-on support to enable restructurings, turnarounds, and operational improvements. By partnering closely with management and stakeholders, we help businesses stabilize, unlock value, and return to sustainable growth, creating attractive opportunities for both companies and investors.

Special Situations

This department oversees the strategic direction and compliance of the organization through high-level boards and committees.

Executive Governance

This department manages and oversees investment portfolios, ensuring optimal performance and client relations.

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Growth Capital

Investment Analysis

Special Situations

Executive Governance

Investment Management